Reyes Mitchell
Texas City, TX 77590 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Step By Step Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 124
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Step By Step Learning Academy
Step By Step Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Texas City, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 24, 2016, for up to 124 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 124 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 124 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Step By Step Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Galveston County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Step By Step Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 124 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1593859
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Transportation 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Sanitation inspection expired on 11-14-2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 31, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.4813(c) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
“The use zone for an airplane teeter totter over laps with the playground plastic boarder.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“One vehicle used to transport children is not equipped with a safety alarm.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in the Infant 1 classroom had a tear. Note: This was corrected when the diaper changing mat was switched to a new mat without tears.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitation inspection has not been completed. The last documented sanitation inspection was conducted on 12/13/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation's fire inspection is not current as it expired on 12/22/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
“Operational Policies did state if operation will administer unassigned epinephrine auto injectors.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 2024
- Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Jan 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“During follow up inspection, 2 out of the 3 children using high chairs were observed not fastned in high chairs. Straps were observed not in the high chairs. Noted: Pictures were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
Jan 5, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
746.501(a)(5) - Written Operational Policies - Emergencies
“Parent Handbook did not discuss procedures for medical emergencies.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“During inspection, fire inspection had not been conducted since 10/15/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2022
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
“Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for suspension and expulsion of children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“Staff hired on 10/21/2021 did not complete Pediatric CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
746.501(a)(21) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parent Participation
“Parent Handbook did not provide parents with the procedures to participate at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“Parent Handbook did not discuss the requirements for promoting physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“During inspection, six children were missing emergency contact address and phone number.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Staff hired on 10/12/2015 was missing 1 hour of annual training for year 2020-2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Operation had cots that were not assigned by number for two children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
“Parent Handbook did not discussed the administration of unassigned epinephrine pens.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“Parent Handbook did not discuss the procedures for infants on how the operation will maintain compliance for safe sleep.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During inspection, chipped paint was observed in 1 of the 2 classrooms and 1 out of the 3 toilets is not working.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Step By Step Learning Academy
Is Step By Step Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 24, 2016.
When was Step By Step Learning Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Step By Step Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Step By Step Learning Academy care for?
124, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Step By Step Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Step By Step Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Step By Step Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 795-7704 to ask.
What is Step By Step Learning Academy's phone number?
(409) 795-7704.
Where is Step By Step Learning Academy?
714 14th St N, Texas City, TX 77590. The nearest other daycare we list is Wonderland Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.